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Radiation coloration resistant glass

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7247401
A radiation coloration resistant glass is disclosed which is used in a radiation environment sufficient to cause coloration in most forms of glass. The coloration resistant glass includes higher proportions by weight of water and has been found to be extremely resistant to color change when exposed to such radiation levels. The coloration resistant glass is free of cerium oxide and has more than about 0.5% by weight water content. Even when exposed to gamma radiation of more than 10[sup 7] rad, the coloration resistant glass does not lose transparency. 3 figs.
Research Organization:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79ER10453
Assignee:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4620863
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-542219
OSTI ID:
7247401
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English